Don's Rail Photos

These cars were built by Jewett in 1917 and were reconfigured at various times.

250 had its seating reduced from 40 to 28 on July 28, 1925.

251 had its seating reduced from 40 to 24 on October 3, 1925, and it was converted to a Silverliner on June 19, 1953.

252 had its seating reduced from 40 to 28 on May 25, 1927.

253 dropped seating to 28 on June 17, 1924.

254 seating was changed to 28 on August 26, 1955.

255 had all of the seats removed in the 1920s to provide a full length baggage car which ran in passenger trains. It was used for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to move equipment to Ravinia. On July 2, 1942, the 40 seats were replaced. Then on December 1, 1946, the seats were again removed. In addition to the Symphony, the car was used for sailors' baggage from Great Lakes.

256 seems to be the only one which retained its original configuration.

AMDG

5/20/2000